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AO52 AFA

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,984 mi
Last recorded136,984 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 AFA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 136,984 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 127,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 116,702 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2020 107,730 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 98,053 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 95,932 miles

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 94,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 94,584 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 94,160 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 94,153 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s 140. o/s 200 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 89,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

high level brake light not working

Pass 31 Jan 2014 83,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 77,838 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 73,251 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 73,251 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2011 66,682 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 58,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 48,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r indicator faded

Pass 14 Aug 2007 30,825 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,999 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 25,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AO52 AFA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2002 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 61,315 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO52 AFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO52 AFA is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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